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Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S6900 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was brought out 4 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6900 grades against the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Olympus VG-120

 S6900 VG-120 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S6900

 VG-120 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Olympus VG-120

 S6900 VG-120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6900 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6900 versus Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6900 vs the VG-120.

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and VG-120 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and VG-120.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S6900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography information
Olympus VG-120 Street photography information
62
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6900
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (181g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging highlights
70
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6900 Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 160 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $190